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Lamine Sy
Right-Back / France / AJ Auxerre
50 OVR
Profile
Key strength: Pace and recovery
Overlapping full-back
At the bottom half of Ligue 1, Auxerre find themselves languishing in 16th position, desperately fighting to claw their way clear of the relegation zone. Amid this turbulent campaign, 23-year-old right-back Lamine Sy is quietly working to establish himself in the first team setup. The French defender has made just a solitary appearance this season, logging 90 minutes of action, but his profile suggests untapped potential. Operating as an overlapping full-back, Sy brings genuine pace to Auxerre's right flank—a weapon his manager will surely look to exploit more frequently as the season progresses. His recovery speed and defensive awareness (rated 55 in defending and physical attributes) offer promise for a side leaking goals. Valued at €800,000, Sy represents a low-risk developmental prospect in an Auxerre squad where Lassine Sinayoko and Kévin Danois carry the attacking burden. With the club's recent form showing inconsistency, opportunities could open for Sy to prove that his pace and overlapping runs can provide the width and defensive solidity Auxerre desperately need in their survival battle. The coming months may determine whether this promising full-back can transition from squad player to regular starter.